Cost of living
Balearic Islands compared to Barcelona (Spain)
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Overview comparison
Balearic IslandsBarcelona (Spain)
Consumer prices in Balearic Islands are roughly 6% higher than in Barcelona (Spain).
Cost of living
| Item | Balearic Islands | Barcelona (Spain) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,550 | 1,981 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,202 | 3,561 |
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| Without rent one person | 468 | 740 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,984 | 1,744 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 770.39 | 920.31 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,114.26 | 1,393.94 |
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| Food person | 362 | 455 |
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| Food family | 894 | 925 |
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| Transport person | 77.03 | 107.08 |
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| Transport family | 206.73 | 399.9 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.52 years | 84.89 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Balearic Islands | Barcelona (Spain) |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.05 | 14.46 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 38.37 | 39.33 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.46 | 9.26 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.09 | 3.24 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.26 | 1.87 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.18 | 1.72 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Balearic Islands | Barcelona (Spain) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 936.57 | 1,084.98 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 786.86 | 1,061.38 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,566.87 | 1,612.44 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,051.14 | 1,562.77 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 57.78 | 54.42 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 117.72 | 74.85 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 27.9 | 30.12 |
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Transportation
| Item | Balearic Islands | Barcelona (Spain) |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.64 | 3.08 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,467 | 2,645 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,477 | 1,690 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.54 | 1.56 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 23.95% | 40.16% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.1 | 22.46 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.65 | 1.85 |
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Groceries
| Item | Balearic Islands | Barcelona (Spain) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 | 1.11 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.67 | 1.83 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.04 | 2.86 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.3 | 14.73 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.72 | 7.76 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.78 | 14.12 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.6 | 1.94 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 | 0.61 |
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Other
| Item | Balearic Islands | Barcelona (Spain) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 53.94 | 55.14 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.89 | 7.33 |
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| Doctors visit | 66.49 | 57.77 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.67 | 10.92 |
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| Brand Jeans | 49.84 | 73.26 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 110.32 | 73.67 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 816.47 | 384.67 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,731 | 6,735 |
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